Carpenter blames depth for lack of role with Cowboys

Linebacker Bobby Carpenter says a talented roster is the reason he never made an impact in Dallas.

“We’ve had a good team for a lot of years, and it’s been tough to get on the field,” Carpenter said of his years in Dallas, per the Associated Press. “I think it’s going to be a great opportunity (in St. Louis).

“They’ve got some great defensive minds and really a young team, so I think it’s going to be really enthusiastic, a lot of energy.”

The Cowboys traded Carpenter to the Rams in exchange for another first-round disappointment, offensive tackle Alex Barron.